
Mercedes-Benz C
Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,799 cc
T685 MCSMOT history
T685 MCS is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Jun 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 92,712 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 10 Jun 2026
- Mileage
- 92,712 mi
- At MOT on 2 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 19 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,330 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T685 MCS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,799 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 10 Jun 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Jun 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
T685 MCS was last recorded at 92,712 miles on 2 Jun 2026, 1,549 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 91,163 miles · 9 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,549 miles
- Average per year
- 3,330 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 92,712 miles
- 2025 – 91,163 miles
- 2024 – 89,640 miles
- 2023 – 88,368 miles
- 2022 – 86,782 miles
- 2021 – 85,540 miles
- 2020 – 80,650 miles
- 2019 – 78,893 miles
- 2018 – 73,264 miles
- 2017 – 68,154 miles
- 2016 – 62,642 miles
- 2014 – 59,793 miles
- 2013 – 42,508 miles
- 2012 – 42,144 miles
- 2011 – 41,122 miles
- 2010 – 40,120 miles
- 2009 – 37,987 miles
- 2008 – 34,188 miles
- 2007 – 30,017 miles
- 2006 – 25,452 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear/centre (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear to front (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRadiator corroded/leak
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Coil spring corroded both rear
Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024
Coil spring corroded offside and nearside front and rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside front upper
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Radiator corroded/damp
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
25 tests since 22 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail92,712 miles (+1,549)4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,712 miles
- Test number
- 942690966418
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear/centre (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear to front (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRadiator corroded/leak
Pass91,163 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 91,163 miles
- Test number
- 933312297715
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded offside and nearside front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside front upper (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRadiator corroded/damp
Fail91,163 miles (+1,523)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,163 miles
- Test number
- 418686292532
- DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to front (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded offside and nearside front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside front upper (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRadiator corroded/damp
Pass89,640 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 89,640 miles
- Test number
- 148226516522
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail89,640 miles (+1,272)1 dangerous3 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,640 miles
- Test number
- 370305897918
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass88,368 miles (+1,586)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 88,368 miles
- Test number
- 654245465243
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass86,782 miles (+1,242)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 86,782 miles
- Test number
- 364148761866
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper front stabiliser arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper front stabiliser arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear brakes noisy on roller brake test
Pass85,540 miles (+4,890)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 85,540 miles
- Test number
- 745410256158
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear brakes noisy during roller brake test (handbrake)
Pass80,650 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 80,650 miles
- Test number
- 122218742405
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear brakes noisy during roller brake test
Fail80,650 miles (+1,757)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,650 miles
- Test number
- 687276457804
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear brakes noisy during roller brake test
Pass78,893 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 78,893 miles
- Test number
- 498309431571
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Fail78,893 miles (+5,629)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,893 miles
- Test number
- 686272123274
- MajorFront Exhaust system insecure broken bracket (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Pass73,264 miles (+5,110)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 73,264 miles
- Test number
- 596272696619
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass68,154 miles (+5,512)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 68,154 miles
- Test number
- 828567452520
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)
Pass62,642 miles (+2,849)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 62,642 miles
- Test number
- 446954581031
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass59,793 miles (+17,285)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 59,793 miles
- Test number
- 937907104149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,508 miles (+364)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 42,508 miles
- Test number
- 659102093018
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass42,144 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 42,144 miles
- Test number
- 139728602109
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail42,144 miles (+1,022)3 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,144 miles
- Test number
- 965858802197
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass41,122 miles (+1,002)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 41,122 miles
- Test number
- 356150911108
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass40,120 miles (+2,133)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 40,120 miles
- Test number
- 762145800122
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass37,987 miles (+3,799)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 37,987 miles
- Test number
- 432796899029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,188 miles (+4,171)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 34,188 miles
- Test number
- 990925988041
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass30,017 miles (+4,565)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 30,017 miles
- Test number
- 840086387042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,452 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 25,452 miles
- Test number
- 604121086026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T685 MCS
- Does T685 MCS currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T685 MCS expired on 10 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T685 MCS?
- The MOT on T685 MCS expired on 10 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T685 MCS done?
- T685 MCS was recorded at 92,712 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2026, an average of 3,330 miles a year.
- Has T685 MCS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T685 MCS has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on T685 MCS ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on T685 MCS find?
- T685 MCS failed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2026 with 4 major defects and 6 advisories: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear/centre; offside front brake pipe excessively corroded, and 7 more.
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